Head of IT and Business Studies

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in our forward-thinking and aspirational school based in Warwickshire’s beautiful, medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden. Where better to teach and support our staff and students than in the district of Stratford-upon-Avon, at the heart of Shakespeare's county? Visits to our green-field site, bordered by the River Alne, are welcome (and encouraged!) so that you may see for yourself why Ofsted describe our flourishing students as, ‘…well behaved, polite and courteous’. 

We’re looking forward to reading letters of application from middle leaders who are looking for an exciting new challenge to impact the lives of our students or senior leaders looking for a new and fulfilling challenge. 

You’ll be joining our ever-improving school, which year on year ensures all our students are prepared for the next step in their education. Our Ofsted in November 2017 highlighted our many good and outstanding features, and we are proud of our consistently strong examination results. 

We are blessed with a suite of computer rooms to support the facilitation of the subject, and wider opportunities in the school are available within the role. 

We are proud to be part of the Arden Multi-Academy trust, partnered with three other schools in the local area, including Arden Academy in Knowle. This support mechanism ensures that leaders collaborate and innovate together to provide an outstanding educational experience for our school and provides continuous opportunities for the further development of our staff.

We promise to offer you both a stimulating and highly rewarding experience in return for your motivational skills and good practice. Opportunities don’t arise very often to work in a vibrant school like Henley-in-Arden, and we are delighted to be offering the chance for someone to join the team.

 In return, we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors 
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff, which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity 
• A Senior Leadership Team that is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The potential to collaborate and work with other staff in our Multi-Academy trust

Click here to see more about working in our school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzd-sZRAGaw 

Visits are strongly advised for an opportunity to visit our school, talk to the headteacher and meet our fantastic students to get a feel for our ethos ahead of interviews. For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Mrs Sally Smith, our Office Manager, on 01564 797550 or email ssmith@henleyschool.com  

Our school application form is available on our website via the Apply button; applications should be accompanied by a supporting letter of application (no more than two sides of A4). Should you have any queries about the process, wish to arrange a visit, or to submit your application, please contact Mrs Sally Smith. 

Closing date: 12.00pm on Wednesday 25th May 2022.

Interview date: Friday 27th May 2022.

Henley-in-Arden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS, including a Children’s Barred List check.